Introduction to August Sander

August Sander (1876-1964) was a photographer. He covered his head with a black cloth and observed his compatriots through the lens of a heavy wooden camera through the frosted glass. . He saw farther than others, left a shadow for others, and served as the most objective witness for his compatriots. He also photographed the face of an era, allowing future generations to see the soul of the German nation at that time. These photos made Sander the most important portrait photographer in history, the one who captured the faces of the times, and was hailed as the "witness of German humanity."